At 63 years old, he was involved in a serious bicycle accident that fractured his pelvis and dislocated his right elbow. He started training to help recuperate from his injuries. He was limited to using three pound weights at first to strengthen his arm. He also needed crutches to help him get around the gym.

He entered his first bench press contest at 64. He holds 2 American Bench Press Records and 1 World Bench Press Record. His best bench press to date is an official 350 pounds at the age of 68.